Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

Overview

The best orca whale watching is from Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, just an easy day trip adventure from downtown Seattle. The San Juan Islands are considered the "jewel" of the Pacific Northwest, located in the Puget Sound.

City: San Juan Islands

Thu 24 Oct

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Starting at $135.00

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Thu 24 Oct

Starting at $135.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Whale Watching Cruise

Local taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For maximum safety children under 2 should be in a harness carrier strapped to a parent and remain in the cabin
"Special Limited" tour not recommended for child aged 13 and under
Restrooms are available on board the boat
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
50% capacity on vessels

What To Expect

San Juan Island

San Juan Island is considered the best place to view orca whales because the salmon, which are their prime source of food (about 95% of what they eat), travel up and down the west coast of San Juan Island and outlying areas. Take this Whale watching tour and see orca whales which has been viewed on over 90% of the tours with the possibility of spotting minke, humpback and gray whales to be higher. What is the best time to see orca whales? Anytime. They are out and about all day. You will be guaranteed see marine mammals and come back with memories to last a lifetime! Enjoy the beauty of San Juan Island on an exclusive Whale Watch Cruise from Friday Harbor. Sail aboard the fast, new 55 foot MV Sea Lion (with windowed, heated cabin, which seats up to 24 guests). 40 or fewer guest aboard this comfortable boat with walk around deck.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (660)

Sharon W

Jul 2015

We had a great time on our whale watching tour. The staff was helpful from registration and throughout the whole activity. Our guides were very knowledgeable and were just as excited as we were to see the whales. The information regarding dress and food were right on target. I would recommend this to anyone who was traveling in the area. My family loved it!

Response from Host

Jul 2015

Hi Sharon, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad you had such a great time. We'll be launching a new website and announcing new tours for 2016 so keep an eye out for our winter newsletter. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of the summer. Brian Goodremont Owner - San Juan Safaris

Ashly_Miller

Jul 2015

The crew was really knowledgeable and dedicated to our experience as well as the wildlife. We saw several whales and seals and all kinds of birds. Our cruise was 3 hours. We chose the sunset cruise and the light towards the end, added to the already spectacular scenery. Some tours, we could see, got in closer and had fewer people on board but it was a different boat and when it got cold, our boat had blankets and shelter to recharge if needed. I would tour with this company again.

Jackie G

Jul 2015

This was a great experience for our family - crew was exceptionally knowledgeable and was sure to deliver on our expectations. They knew where the whales and other wildlife were to be found, and they came around to each individual to explain what we were seeing and to answer any and all questions. We did an evening cruise, and it got pretty chilly on the water, but that was okay as there were plenty of blankets to go around! I would definitely recommend this to all!